It's a superbly directed and beautiful picture, but one that leaves you ultimately indifferent. The theme of decadence of a traditional brothel should've been the main focus, not a blurry afterthought meandering in the background. Instead we get a monotone melodrama about day-to-day in the world's oldest profession. But then again, the director might've known better than to pretend he can say anything that hasn't been said about this soul-sucking and hedonistic racket.
Review of House of Tolerance
